The Los Angeles Chargers have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as head coach

January 18, 2021 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as head coach.

AP sources say Philadelphia Eagles fire coach Doug Pederson after five seasons, 4-11-1 record in 2020

January 11, 2021 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AP sources say Philadelphia Eagles fire coach Doug Pederson after five seasons, 4-11-1 record in 2020.

College classes now planned at Inter Miami’s stadium

December 7, 2020 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami’s stadium will soon be a college classroom.

The MLS club announced Monday that it is partnering with the Global Institute of Sport on what will...

AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick

December 3, 2020 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — AP sources: Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round draft pick.

Bettman: NHL players have to decide to pay now or later

By JOHN WAWROWDecember 2, 2020 GMT

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman warned players Wednesday they are likely going to have to pay one way or another to make up for the league’s projected lost revenue whenever the 2020-21 season gets...

South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season

November 16, 2020 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, with Mike Bobo to serve as interim head coach for rest of season.

Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role

By MATT OTTSeptember 2, 2020 GMT

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — DraftKings had a big bounce on Wall Street Wednesday on news that basketball legend Michael Jordan is taking an ownership stake in the sports betting site.

Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday

July 13, 2020 GMT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports.

It’s unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league’s...

NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA

July 10, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA.

Major League Baseball gives players’ association 60-game schedule, games to start July 23 or 24

June 24, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball gives players' association 60-game schedule, games to start July 23 or 24.

TV money gives NFL leg up if fans can’t fill teams’ coffers

By SCHUYLER DIXONJune 13, 2020 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Timing favored the NFL over other major pro sports leagues in trying to figure out how to keep the coronavirus pandemic from wrecking the 2020 season.

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